How much does a facelift cost?

 The term Facelift usually describes a lifting procedure of the Cheeks and Neck including tightening the covering of the muscle layer called the SMAS to improve and prolong the result.  It usually does not include the forehead lift/brow lift , eyelid surgery(Blepharoplasty), dermal fillers, laser, or... more

First point:  Be an informed consumer -- Research, Research, Research your surgeon prior to undergoing ANY surgery. Ensure he/she is BOARD CERTIFIED in Plastic Surgery (either FACS or FRCSC) Certified. Look at the surgeon's Before and after photos of his facelifts to make sure your "vision" of... more

Unfortunately this is one of those questions that almost impossible to answer.  A facelift can mean different things to different surgeons.  It can be a standard subcutaneous elevation with SMAS plication and platysmal tightening, a SMAS elevation, a subperiosteal lift, a midface lift and any number... more

The typical costs for a facelift can vary by region from around 7500 dollars to about 20,000 dollars depending upon the area of the country you are living in. In our area the typical costs for a facelift are 5500 professional fees, 1500 for the facility and 1200 for the anesthesia. Despite similar... more

The cost of a facelift, like most things in life, varies from one surgeon to another and also in different parts of the country.  Experience of the surgeon and his/her training are what a patient should focus on.  Your ability to communicate with the surgeon and his/her understanding and explanation... more

The National Average in 2008 for the Professional fee for the Facelift was 6,725.00.  However, keep in mind there are other costs affiliated with the Facelift. The Facility cost, Anesthesia, possibly and overnight stay as well as lab work and prescriptions. Make sure when getting a "Grand Total"... more

There is, unfortunately, no short answer for your question. As you've no doubt encountered in your search for the right surgeon and the right operation, the cost of a facelift can be all over the map! One of the reasons for such variability is geography (e.g. a facelift in Manhattan will cost... more

As the other doctors have mentioned, it does vary significantly by region. If you chose a well qualified Plastic Surgeon, with a strong reputation for facial work, you should have a nice result. Try to get a personal referral. While the internet is a valuable marketing tool, it doesn't provide the same level... more

Before considering cost as the major variable in determining which surgeon to see, please read this article I recently wrote here on RealSelf: Remember, It's Your Face In this sad but unique economic environment, one of the greatest concerns for the consumer is price. The good news for the general public is... more

Patients may think that having a facelift is like getting a specific product and not understand that it is merely a convenient way to categorize cosmetic surgery of the face. There are many variations,, subcategories, and individual modicifications as well as manuveurs that one may think  of as... more